U.S. Representative District 3 in Congressional District 3, Washington

2026 Primary Election

• Marie Gluesenkamp Perez — Incumbent U.S. Representative in WA

  Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, 37, is the U.S. Representative for Washington's 3rd Congressional District, a Democrat and co-chair of the Blue Dog Coalition, serving since January 2023. Born in Texas, her background includes Mexican immigrant heritage and a family history of loggers in Washington. Campaigning for her 2026 reelection, she champions "Big Money Out of Politics" and "Reproductive Freedom," while also emphasizing securing $2.1 billion for the Interstate Bridge. She has taken bipartisan stances, supporting a DHS funding bill vital for her district but also joining Republicans on legislation impacting transgender youth education. Republicans target her as vulnerable in the 2026 midterms, given her swing district.

• Brent Hennrich — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Vancouver, WA

  Brent Hennrich, born in Portland, Oregon in 1979, is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. He attended Benson Polytechnic High School and briefly Louisiana State University, building a career in project management and site supervision for cinema multiplexes. Hennrich moved to Vancouver, WA in 2001. He is running to address the affordability crisis by advocating for policies like universal healthcare and education reform, aiming to shift economic burdens from the working class. His campaign prioritizes community needs, progress, integrity, and being a responsive representative for Southwest Washington.

• John P. Roco — Candidate for U.S. Representative in Centralia, WA

  John Roco, a 60-year-old Chehalis native, is a Republican running for U.S. Representative to Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary. He has a diverse background, having worked as a counselor, professor, producer, actor, and politician. Formerly, he ran an anger management practice and was a nutrition and psychology professor in Honolulu. Roco has prior political experience, having unsuccessfully run for U.S. Senate in Hawaii three times (2010, 2014, 2016) and as a write-in presidential candidate in 2024. He is motivated to protect the U.S. and develop Southwest Washington. Key policy positions include removing diversity, equity, and inclusion policies from the U.S. Army, addressing migrant issues, and preventing sexually violent predators from being placed near children. He currently resides in Centralia.

• John Saulie-Rohman — Control room operator in Washougal, WA

  John Saulie-Rohman is an Independent candidate for U.S. Representative in Washington's 3rd Congressional District. A father of four, he is not a career politician and has never held elected office. His professional background includes over a decade as a control room operator in the energy industry, including six years at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and work with renewable energy companies. He previously worked as a systems scaffold erector and is a member of the Carpenter's Union. Saulie-Rohman emphasizes the need for a responsible, well-thought-out approach to renewable energy, understanding the challenges of infrastructure and technology. He pledges to be an Independent, people-powered, anti-corruption, and civil candidate.

• Troy Rasband — Junior System Administrator in Vancouver, WA

  Troy Rasband is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 Primary Election. Currently a Junior System Administrator based in Vancouver, Washington, he is developing a career in Information Technology. Rasband previously worked as a Help Desk Technician for the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, and received an education from Clark College. He is motivated by the belief that individuals having a voice can directly result in change. His interests also include sustainability and the impact of artificial intelligence on human skill development.

• John Braun — Incumbent Washington State Senator in Centralia, WA

  John Braun, a Republican, is a Navy veteran and business owner born in 1967 in Ohio. He holds degrees in electrical engineering and business administration. He currently serves as a Washington State Senator for District 20, a position he's held since 2013, and has been the Republican Senate Minority Leader since 2020. Living in Centralia, he announced his bid for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election, a race expected to be highly competitive. Braun’s platform focuses on securing U.S. borders, maintaining national defense, a pro-growth economy, and expanding skilled-trades training. He emphasizes local issues while also weighing in on national politics, and has received an endorsement from Donald Trump.

• Antony Barran — Entrepreneur and Regenerative Oyster Farmer in Ocean Park, WA

  Antony Barran is an entrepreneur and regenerative oyster farmer from Southwest Washington. With over 35 years experience building companies, he co-founded Willapa Wild, an oyster farm focused on regenerative practices. Barran is running for U.S. Congress to bring a builder’s mindset and real-world solutions to D.C. He aims to rebuild the middle class by focusing on stronger jobs, small business growth, accessible home ownership, and robust infrastructure. Emphasizing his non-politician background, he advocates for fighting for small businesses, working families, and rural economies, protecting constitutional rights, ending regulatory overreach, and bringing transparency to government.

• Austin Braswell — Wayside Exhibit Designer in Vancouver, WA

  Austin Braswell is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative, running to represent Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary. Based in Vancouver, Washington, Braswell's professional background centers on design and public engagement. Currently, Braswell serves as a Wayside Exhibit Designer at the National Park Service, directing exhibit design and managing projects across the U.S. Prior to this, Braswell was a Senior Graphic Designer for National Geographic, involved in creating visual identities and overseeing design materials. This experience reflects a commitment to communication and project management in public-facing roles.

• Lawrence Kellogg — Pilot in Washougal, WA

  Lawrence "Larry" Kellogg is a Center-Right Republican, pilot, and problem-solver running for Congress in Washington's Third District in 2026. He identifies as a moderate and a law-abiding constitutionalist, believing in a democracy and a republic of laws. Kellogg's campaign is driven by concerns over the state of democracy, citing issues such as voter ID laws, the potential disregard for the 22nd Amendment, and the Executive Branch's handling of Congressional laws. He aims to restore balance, stability, and common sense to Congress, emphasizing the importance of elected officials genuinely wanting to serve.